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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.68, 13,868.40 and 3,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.68, 13,868.40 and 3,400.84 is: 5,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.68 : 13,868.40 = 3,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.68/13,868.40 = 3,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.68x = 13,868.40 × 3,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.68x = 47,164,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,209.46/9,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.77

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